JACKSON, Miss. — Eleven men who died in the offshore rig explosion that triggered the Gulf oil spill were honored Tuesday at a memorial service with tributes from country music stars and drilling-company executives.

Transocean, owner of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, organized the event, held under tight security.

Transocean chief executive Steven Newman said those attending were a community bound by the tragic accident of April 20. Country music group Diamond Rio performed, and singer Trace Adkins spoke by video.

Members of the news media were not admitted. The Associated Press

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